heath pea

/hiθ pi/
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Definitions of heath pea
  1. noun
    European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey
    synonyms: Lathyrus tuberosus, earth-nut pea, earthnut pea, tuberous vetch
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    type of:
    vine
    a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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